一切經音義 29.87

29.87

Servants and slaves (僮僕): The upper character is pronounced *tóng* (僮). The *Liji* says: 'The general term for those who have not yet reached adulthood.' Derived from 人 with 童 as phonetic. The lower character has the fanqie *péng* + *mù* (僕). The *Zuozhuan* says: 'Subordinate officials are called *pú*.' The *Liji* says: 'Within the household they are called *pú*.' Gu Yewang says: 'A chariot driver. When the lord is about to ride, the driver holds the whip and stands beside the horse.' The *Shuowen [jiezi]* says: 'One who renders service. Derived from 人 with 菐 as phonetic; or written 䑑 in ancient characters; 菐 is pronounced *bǔ*.'